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    Dennis Klemenz

    DENNIS KLEMENZ SVP/CIO at Connex Credit Union

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    Building Resilient IT Infrastructure: How CIOs Can Prepare for and Respond to Unexpected Challenges

    In today's fast-paced and uncertain business environment, organizations must be prepared to face unexpected challenges and disruptions. CIOs play a critical role in ensuring their organizations have a resilient IT infrastructure in place, capable of adapting to change and maintaining operations in ...

    By Brad Dowden
    2 min read
    Achieving Sustainability in IT: How CIOs Can Drive Environmentally Friendly Practices in Their Organizations

    As environmental concerns continue to rise, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainable practices, not only for their ecological impact but also for their long-term business success. CIOs can play a crucial role in driving environmentally friendly practices within their ...

    By Brad Dowden
    2 min read
    Embracing Digital Transformation: How CIOs Can Drive Innovation and Growth in Their Organizations

    In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must embrace digital transformation to stay competitive and drive growth. CIOs are uniquely positioned to lead these efforts, leveraging technology to improve business processes, enhance customer experiences, and create new revenue ...

    By Brad Dowden
    4 min read
    Tamila Fathi

    TAMILA FATHI Managing Partner at Iteration Required Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself Based out of Dallas, Texas with over 20 years of Cybersecurity and Technology experience.  Most recently worked at Finastra as the Global Head of Enterprise Applications and CIO.  Tamila ...

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Enhancing Cybersecurity: How CIOs Can Strengthen Their Organization's Security Posture

    In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a top priority for organizations across all industries. As a CIO, you play a critical role in ensuring the security of your organization's valuable data and digital assets. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance of a strong cybersecurity ...

    By Brad Dowden
    5 min read
    Tony Cook

    TONY COOK CIO at Wine & Spirit Education Trust

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    Building a Data-Driven Organization: How CIOs Can Leverage Data Analytics for Better Decision Making and Business Growth

    In today's increasingly competitive business environment, organizations must leverage data to drive better decision making and achieve sustainable growth. CIOs play a critical role in transforming their organizations into data-driven enterprises, utilizing data analytics to gain insights, optimize ...

    By Brad Dowden
    3 min read
    Accelerating Business Agility: How CIOs Can Drive Organizational Flexibility and Responsiveness

    In today's rapidly changing business landscape, agility is essential for organizations to stay competitive and quickly adapt to new challenges and opportunities. As a CIO, you play a pivotal role in driving business agility by implementing strategies that promote organizational flexibility and ...

    By Brad Dowden
    6 min read
    Monica Dillingham Pemberton

    MONICA PEMBERTON CIO at Edifying Teachers

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Building a Resilient IT Infrastructure: Key Strategies for CIOs

    In today's dynamic business environment, a resilient IT infrastructure is essential for maintaining operational efficiency, minimizing risks, and ensuring business continuity. As a CIO, you play a crucial role in building and managing an IT infrastructure that can withstand disruptions, adapt to ...

    By Brad Dowden
    2 min read
    The Role of the CIO in Driving Customer-Centric Digital Transformation

    In the age of digital transformation, a customer-centric approach is crucial for business success. As a CIO, you play a vital role in driving customer-centric digital initiatives that enhance the customer experience, foster loyalty, and drive growth. In this blog post, we'll discuss the importance ...

    By Brad Dowden
    7 min read
    Vadim Atamanenko

    VADIM ATAMANENKO CIO at Freedom Finance

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    The Future of Work: Preparing Your Organization for a Remote-First World

    The future of work is here, and it's increasingly remote. As organizations adapt to the changing landscape,CIOs play a critical role in ensuring a smooth transition to a remote-first model. In this blog post, we'll discuss the benefits and challenges of remote work and provide actionable steps for ...

    By Brad Dowden
    2 min read
    Embracing AI and Automation: A Strategic Approach for CIOs

    AI and automation technologies are revolutionizing the business landscape, offering new opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and growth. As a CIO, it's essential to strategically embrace these transformative technologies to stay competitive and drive value for your organization. In this blog ...

    By Brad Dowden
    3 min read
    Building Collaborative Supplier Relationships: A Guide for CIOs

    Strong supplier relationships are vital for CIOs seeking to maximize value, drive innovation, and ensure business continuity. As the IT landscape becomes more complex and interdependent, effective collaboration with suppliers is essential. In this blog post, we'll delve into the benefits of ...

    By Brad Dowden
    6 min read
    Anushree M Bag

    Anushree M Bag CIO at Indiana Department of Child Services

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    How to Optimize Your IT Budget for Maximum Business Impact

    Optimizing your IT budget is crucial to drive growth, efficiency, and return on investment in your organization. As a CIO, you need to ensure every dollar spent on technology contributes to tangible business value. In this blog post, we'll discuss several strategies to help you make the most of ...

    By Brad Dowden
    2 min read
    Transforming Business Operations: The Power of Sustainable IT Practices

    In today's environmentally conscious world, sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. As a CIO, you play a pivotal role in adopting sustainable IT practices that not only benefit the environment but also drive long-term success for your business. In this blog post, we'll explore several ...

    By Brad Dowden
    6 min read
    Nancy Sternitzky

    NANCY STERNITZKY CIO at Sound Credit Union

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    Keith Brooks

    KEITH BROOKS CIO at CRGO Law

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    Mark Hewitt

    MARK HEWITT President & CIO at Socially Savvy | EQengineered

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    Mel Smith

    MEL SMITH Chief Information Officer at Buckles Solicitors LLP

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    Robert (Bob) Johnson

    ROBERT (BOB) JOHNSON CIO at The American University of Paris

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    8 min read
    William M Genovese

    William M Genovese CIO Advisory Partner at Kyndryl

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    Rebecka Kilkenny

    REBECKA KILKENNY CIO at K2 Insurance Services

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    Pete Carrara

    Pete Carrara Chief Information Officer at Black Knight Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself.

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    Richard Hinton

    Richard Hinton Chief Information Officer at Natural History Museum   Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself.

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    The Importance of Adventure in Improving Leadership Skills

    As a leader, it's easy to become consumed by work and the day-to-day responsibilities that come with it. However, taking time to step away from the office and pursue adventure can have a profound impact on your leadership skills.

    By Brad Dowden
    4 min read
    Julia Zhou

    Julia Zhou CIO at Community Behavioral Health

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Top priorities for a CIO in their first 100 days

    As a CIO, the first 100 days in a new role can be a critical time for setting the direction and priorities for the organization's technology strategy. Here are some key areas that CIOs should focus on during their initial tenure:

    By Brad Dowden
    7 min read
    Alex Richards

    Alex Richards Chief Information & Digital Officer at Ibstock PLC   Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself.

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Tech-Savvy Kids: The Pros and Cons of Growing Up in a Digital World

    Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, and this is not just limited to business and our roles as technology leaders, but also includes the lives of our children. From smartphones and tablets to social media and video games, technology is shaping the way our children think, ...

    By Brad Dowden
    5 min read
    Eugene van der Merwe

    Eugene van der Merwe   CIO & Executive: ITSS at AVI Limited   Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself. 

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    The Importance of mentoring future tech leaders

    Mentoring future technology leaders is an important aspect of ensuring the continued success of any organisation. As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in the business world, the next generation of technology leaders will be critical to driving growth and competitiveness.

    By Brad Dowden
    6 min read
    Claire Rutkowski

    Claire Rutkowski Claire Rutkowski at Bentley Systems Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself I am based outside of Chicago. I am the chief information officer for Bentley Systems. Bentley’s software solutions accelerate project delivery and improve asset performance for the ...

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    What CEO's Look for When Hiring a CIO

    As the business world becomes increasingly technology-driven, the role of the CIO has become increasingly important. The CIO is responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all technology initiatives within an organisation, and plays a key role in driving business growth and ...

    By Brad Dowden
    7 min read
    Stephen Vieira

    Stephen Vieira Chief Information Officer at SAV Consulting Group Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself Currently working part-time in Providence, Rhode Island assisting a friend with a myriad of projects. I live in Bridgewater, Massachusetts which is about 40 minutes away  

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    Why CIO's fail to realise their full potential

    As CIO's and leaders in business, we all seek to reach our full potential.  However, this often fails to happen. There are several reasons but here we discuss three of the most common ones:

    By Brad Dowden
    7 min read
    Zakariya Yahiya

    Zakariya Yahiya  Chief Information Officer at Fortrus Ltd Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself My role as Chief Information Officer at Fortrus is a fantastically varied one. I lead the full end-to-end software development lifecycle capability as well as the innovation, ...

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    Maximizing Your Performance Under Pressure: Proven Strategies to Help You Thrive

    As leaders in business, we regularly encounter pressure in our roles. Pressure can be a powerful motivator, but it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. Whether you're facing a tight deadline, a demanding client, or a high-stakes situation, it's important to know how to manage your ...

    By Brad Dowden
    6 min read
    Michael Pompey

    Michael Pompey Chief Information Officer at The Philadelphia Youth Network, Inc.

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    Justin Lahullier

    Justin Lahullier  Chief Information Officer at Delta Dental of NJ/CT

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    5 Risks CIO's Face In a Technology-Driven World

    In today's technology-driven world, the role of the CIO has become increasingly critical.   CIOs are responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all technology initiatives within an organisation, and play a key role in driving business growth and competitiveness.

    By Brad Dowden
    4 min read
    Howard Miller

    Howard miller  Chief Information Officer at UCLA Anderson

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    9 Steps to Land Your First CIO Role

    Becoming a CIO is a challenging but rewarding career path. As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in the business world, the role of the CIO has become increasingly critical.

    By Brad Dowden
    4 min read
    Maria Haight

    MARIA HAIGHT CIO at TGI Direct Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself I am currently the CIO at TGI Direct, headquartered in Flint, Michigan. I am also serving as the ISO for the company.  

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    The Guide for CIO's Looking to Become a NED

    Many CIO's are also Non-Executive Directors (NED's) and offer their skills and expertise to companies in this meaningful role. Becoming an NED is a great way for CIOs to expand their professional horizons and gain valuable experience in different industries and sectors. 

    By Brad Dowden
    4 min read
    Rebecca gasser

    Rebecca gasser CIO at Omnicom Health Group Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself Based out of Philadelphia, Rebecca serves as Chief Information Officer of Omnicom Health Group where she brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry—collaborating with business ...

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Andy Draper, PHD

    Andy Draper, PHD Chief Information Officer at HCA Healthcare Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself As a CIO and founder of non-profit www.greencio.org, I believe there is a large opportunity for CIOs to help get their company's to build a carbon zero plan.  

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    Mikhail Karasik

    Mikhail Karasik  CIO and EVP at GMI Holdings, NetCost Market & GMI Trading Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself I am the CIO and EVP supporting all efforts within the enterprise. Since taking on this role, I have built a robust IT support team with efforts spanning ...

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    Walter banks

    walter banks Chief Information Officer at City of Gainesville & Gainesville Regional Utilities Can you please provide a little introduction about yourself I have a BBA from Loyola college, Maryland, and I am a certified CGCIO. Currently, I am the Chief Information Officer for the city of ...

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    MATTHEW MALLET

    MATHEW MALLET Chief Digital Information Officer at UK Space Agency

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    Becky Vasquez

    Becky Vasquez CIO & Vice President at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    LISA COCHRAN

    LISA COCHRAN  Chief Information Officer at VyStar Credit Union

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    STEVEN CLEMENTS

    STEVEN CLEMENTS Chief Information Officer at Lancaster County

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    LINDA STEVENSON

    LINDA STEVENSON CIO at Fisher Titus Medical Center

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    ORLANDO MILFORD

    ORLANDO MILFORD  Chief Information Officer at Oxera Consulting LLP

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    BARBARA GOTTARDI

    BARBARA GOTTARDI CIO Europe at VANGUARD

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    7 min read
    EDWARD GRASSIA

    EDWARD GRASSIA Chief Information Officer at Tacoma Public Schools

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    8 min read
    ED TEAGUE

    ED TEAGUE CIO/G6, Colonel US Army at United States Military Academy West Point, NY, United States of America  

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    SATHISH KUMAR

    SATHISH KUMAR  CITO at CarePayment

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    2 min read
    NICOLAS P. LIAKOPULOS

    NICOLAS P. LIAKOPULOS  Chief Information Officer at UCAN

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    8 min read
    BRYAN MUEHLBERGER

    BRYAN MUEHLBERGER  Chief Information Officer at The Beachbody Company

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    7 min read
    TERI GREEN

    TERI GREEN CIO / CISO at Lite Technology Solutions, LLC / Normandy Schools Collaborative

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    GREG SHEEN

    GREG SHEEN Chief Information Officer at CJ Logistics

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    DAVE LEDOUX

    DAVE LEDOUX Chief Information Officer at Innovive Health

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    BASHIR AGBOOLA

    BASHIR AGBOOLA Vice President/Chief Technology Officer at Hospital for Special Surgery

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    8 min read
    KELVYN HIPPERSON

    KELVYN HIPPERSON Chief Information Officer at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust & Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    WAEL YOUNAN

    WAEL YOUNAN CIO / CISO at CalOptima

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    Arthur Richard Phidd

    ARTHUR RICHARD PHIDD CIO of Reeds Jewelers & Reeds.com

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    10 min read
    JASON BURNS

    JASON BURNS  Chief Information Officer at Tilson

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    GLENN D. MACK

    GLENN D. MACK Chief Information Officer at N.C. Department of Public Safety

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    JAMES FREED

    JAMES FREED Chief Digital and Information Officer at Health Education England

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    MIAO SONG

    MIAO SONG GLOBAL Chief Information Officer at GLP

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    7 min read
    NIEL NICKOLAISEN

    NIEL NICKOLAISEN Chief Information Officer at Sorenson Communications

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    RAY ESTEVEZ

    RAY ESTEVEZ Chief Information Officer at True Influence LLC

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    RODRIGO GONZALES HERMOSILLO

    RODRIGO GONZALES HERMOSILLO Chief Information Officer at Softtek

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    VIDHYA BELAPURE

    VIDHYA BELAPURE CIO & Vice President – IT at Huber Engineered Materials

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    7 min read
    REBECCA HAYES

    REBECCA HAYES Chief Information and Technology Officer at Family Building Society

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    SAM ESFAHANI

    SAM ESFANANI Chief Information Officer at Genesis Financial Solutions

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    7 min read
    FRANCESCO GAMBA

    FRANCESCO GAMBA Global Chief Information Officer at DDB

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    NICK GIANNAKAKIS

    NICK GIANNAKAKIS Chief Information Officer at Motor Oil

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    How to ask for a promotion

    A workplace promotion might be handed to you to recognise your efforts, skills, and hard work in your current workplace. But what if that promotion isn’t forthcoming? What do you do then? How do you ask for a promotion?
    7 min read
    GIAN FULGONI

    GIAN FULGONI  Chief Information Officer at Intu Properties PLC

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Becoming an Authentic Leader

    Whether you are looking for a promotion or are already in a leadership position as a CIO, you’ll be aware of some of the skills that are required to be a ‘good’ leader. Honesty, integrity, ability to communicate and self-awareness among others. But is being ‘good’, good enough’?

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    The problem with setting goals and 6 ways to achieve them with ease

    It’s the time of year when we like to think about what we’ve achieved over the past 12 months, reflecting on what worked, what didn’t and where we want to be in 12 months time.
    6 min read
    KELLY GOODWIN

    KELLY GOODWIN Chief Information Officer at The Royal Household

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    ALEX CLIXBY

    ALEX CLIXBY CIO at One IT Consulting Ltd

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    DAVID THRELFALL

    DAVID THRELFALL Chief Information Officer at Britishvolt

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    What is a CIO? – The CIO role in 2022

    CIO stands for Chief Information Officer. It’s a role that was first defined in 1981 and arguably a role that has developed significantly since that time. So what is a CIO and how has the CIO role changed for 2022?
    7 min read
    WARWICK BAILEY

    WARWICK BAILEY Chief Information Officer at PomVom

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    10 Easy Ways to Boost your Self-Development

    Self-development or self-improvement is something that is expected of us in our professional life. But self-development is far more than clocking up the CPD hours and reading a few books. Self-development can be an effective way to improve yourleadership skills, knowledge, personal relationships, ...
    3 min read
    JONNY WATHEN

    JONNY WATHEN CIO at Wellspring Academy Trust  

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    6 min read
    PAUL LARNER

    PAUL LARNER Fractional CIO/CTO/IT Director at Freeman Clarke

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    Is anyone capable of being a Leader?

    Before answering the question on whether or not anyone is capable of being a leader, we need to define the meaning of the word leader. The dictionary states it is “the person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country”. Is this an outdated view of leadership? There is an argument that ...
    5 min read
    ANDREW WILDRIX

    ANDREW WILDRIX Chief Information Officer at Intrusion, Inc

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    ANDREW RAYNES

    ANDREW RAYNES CIO at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    6 strategies to overcome procrastination

      We talked about procrastinating in our previous blog. The different traits of a procrastinator and how to recognise this in yourself.
    3 min read
    Are you a secret procrastinator?

    What is procrastination? The definition of procrastination is “the action of delaying or postponing something”
    3 min read
    Just relax! 6 practical ways to achieve relaxation and maintain performance

    To perform at our best there is no argument that we need to look after our wellbeing. High performance can equal burnout if we don’t make time in our day and life to relax.
    6 min read
    PIERRE PONSIN

    PIERRE PONSIN CIO at WiFi SPARK

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    MARTYN BOOTH

    MARTYN BOOTH CISO at EUROMONEY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    3 min read
    8 key steps to achieving net-zero carbon emissions

    The COP26 climate summit taking part in Glasgow this past week is a timely reminder that leaders need to review their environmental and sustainability strategies.
    3 min read
    Impossible – is it just a word?

      Everyone, at some point of his or her life, has had a dream.
    5 min read
    10 Essential Tips to Deliver a Talk

      As someone with expert knowledge, we are often asked to speak and deliver a talk.  Whether that is to give a presentation, talk at live events or at virtual conferences.  
    5 min read
    MARTIN CARPENTER

    MARTIN CARPENTER CIO at SYNOMICS

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    7 Ways to Make More Time

    Time is probably our greatest resource and we never seem to have enough of it. As busy entrepreneurs, leaders and CIO’s, time is valuable and so we need to make sure we are doing all we can to use it effectively.
    7 min read
    TONY MCCANDLESS

    TONY MCCANDLESS  CTO at BLUE PRISM

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    7 min read
    RHONDA ALEXANDER

    RHONDA ALEXDANDER CEO at FLUTTR

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    5 min read
    RYAN PURVIS

    RYAN PURVIS CIO at HiLo Marine Risk Management

    By The CIO Circle Editor
    4 min read
    Top Productivity Tools For Tech Leaders

    You don’t need any fancy statistics to know that advancements in technology over the past 10-20 years have been huge. Now that we can do things faster, and quicker, we ultimately end up with more projects to manage which means more balls to drop than ever before.
    4 min read
    Creating a Culture of Wellness

    Gym memberships, in house massages, healthy snacks and team building weekends. These are all great ways of improving wellness in the workplace, but is it enough? How do we create a culture of wellness that everyone is on board with?

    By Brad Dowden
    4 min read
    What is sustainability in business?

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not a new concept to businesses. However, long gone are the days when having a website page dedicated to CSR is enough. Businesses need to stand by their words in the actions they take.

    By Brad Dowden
    6 min read
    SCOTT FINDLATER

    SCOTT FINDLATER CIO at ANORD MARDIX

    By The CIO Circle Editor